Plot

The life of a family of peach farmers in a small village in Catalonia changes when the owner of their large estate dies and his lifetime heir decides to sell the land, suddenly threatening their livelihood.

For as long as they can remember, the Solé family has spent every summer picking the peaches in their orchard in Alcarràs, a small village in Catalonia. But this year's crop may well be their last, as they face eviction. The new plans for the land, which include cutting down the peach trees and installing solar panels, cause a rift in this large, tight-knit family. For the first time, they face an uncertain future and risk losing more than their orchard.—yusufpiskin

The Solé family in Alcarràs has been growing peaches for 80 years. This summer, they are gathering for the last time to harvest together. The land was once given to them by the landowner Pinyol as thanks for his rescue during the Spanish Civil War. But the young Pinyol wants nothing more to do with his grandfather's handshake. He wants the land back so that he can build a photo-voltaic plant on it. Grandfather Rogelio does not give up hope of persuading young Pinyol to give in. Father Quimet throws himself into the harvest work as if there were still a tomorrow. Dolors holds the house and family together with cheerful patience, but she is also able to draw bold boundaries. The older children Roger and Mariona, Quimet's sisters Glòria and Nati and brother-in-law Cisco all help with the work, amidst the irrepressible raving of the children Iris, Teia, Pau and Pere.—Arte